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  Johnston Peach Blossom Festival: A Great Place to Eat web posted March 11, 2013 JOHNSTON – At the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, the tradition of mouth-watering smells and tasty morsels will continue this year. To be a part of this tradition, food vendors can sign-up now to be a part of the 30th annual event, held in historic downtown Johnston on May 4. Food vendors who are interested in participating should contact Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832, amossonsfh@yahoo.com. Last year, thousands of patrons descended on Johnston to enjoy the day set aside to honor the peach industry, which has been so important in the development of the area. Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to remind citizens about the peach industry and to open its arms to visitors. The popular Festival is taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of event. Applications and expressions of interest are also now being accepted in the following areas: · Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832; · Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832, astond@bellsouth.net. · Pageant: The pageant will be held April 6. Applications can be mailed to Gina Logue, 1129 Hwy. 378 East, Edgefield SC, 29824, 637-5383; or for more information contact Janice Cleveland, 275-3241, Jcleveland@edgefield.k12.sc.us; · Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832, astond@bellsouth.net. · Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 480-7286; 501 Weaver Road, Johnston, SC 29832, clevelandbrian@bellsouth.net. In addition to the areas listed above, the Festival also has a Friday, May 3, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families. This year’s featured band will be “121 Band,” a crowd-pleasing group from Newberry that has performed in the entertainment portion of the Festival in the past. For more information on the Festival, please contact Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345. The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization, sponsors the Festival. The Corporation works to aid the community in areas such as economic development, education, recreation, historic preservation, tourism, scientific and cultural opportunities, and continued promotion of Johnston. To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/. © Copyright 2012 - 2013 All material is property of
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